The 11 Best Ephesus Tours in Izmir

1.Ephesus Tour From Izmir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 980 reviews · 6 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Leave your Izmir hotel at 8am for Ephesus, about 60km away. Explore the Great Theatre, Library of Celsus, Hadrian’s Temple, Arcadian Way, and more with guides such as Alperen, Erman, and Ezgi. Lunch, transport, Ephesus admission, and the Temple of Artemis are included, with possible craft and shopping stops.

“Fantastic trip with a great guide, Alperin, who was so knowledgeable and animated and explained all the history so well. Highly recommend!”

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2.Ephesus Tour with Virgin Mary From Izmir All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 478 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $133

Travel from Izmir in a small group of up to 18 people to visit the House of the Virgin Mary and ancient Ephesus. Guides such as Erman, Alpi, Tuğba, and Ekim bring the sites to life, while included transport, entry fees, and a Turkish buffet lunch keep the day simple.

“A perfect way to see the unbelievably well preserved city of Ephesus. Erman was a very friendly guide and had endless knowledge of all the history surrounding these sites. The ride was quick and comfortable and the lunch was very good as well. I highly recommend this tour when in Izmir!”

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3.Ephesus Tour with Temple of Artemis and Sirince Village From Izmir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $145

Travel from Izmir by air-conditioned vehicle to the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and Sirince Village. An English-speaking guide such as Nizam or Melike leads the day, with lunch, entrance fees, pickup, and wine tasting included. Expect a full day, walking on uneven marble, and possible shopping stops.

“This was Excellence at its finest, from pick up to drop off, I was blown away, on time pick up with a wonderful driver, then the tour guide, let me tell you, I’ve been all over the world, but I believe his name was Naseem, the Knowledge and information, the details of each location, geography, explanations, EXCELLENCE. The time pace at each stop, the kindness caring courteous respectful, there are No words, I would give this my Top 3 tours of my 20 plus years of travel, the food was extraordinary, I have No words, I would do this tour Again and again each time I visit turkey, you will…”

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4.Ephesus and St. Mary’s House Day Trip from Izmir with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 210 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $155

Travel from Izmir in a small group of up to 15 people with an English-speaking guide. Visit St. John’s Basilica, Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary, with lunch included. Guides such as Zeynep, Ceyla, Nazım, and Çiğdem have earned strong praise, but shopping stops can reduce sightseeing time.

“100% recommend if you’re looking for a tour with the most knowledgable (and fun!) guide! I really can’t spell my guide’s name (so sorry!) from Neon Tours but she was the most professional guide I have ever had. Her personality really made this tour enjoyable, as she set a great tone and atmosphere for the group. Her English was fantastic and she knew so much about Ephesus. I feel like I learnt a semester’s worth of history thanks to her! The pace of the tour was perfect, and our lunch stop was very tasty. The guide and driver took the necessary precautions very seriously to ensure everyone remained safe and…”

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5.Ephesus Guided Day Trip with Transfer & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 124 reviews · 8 hours · from $141

Spend eight hours exploring Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary from Izmir or İzmir Airport. A professional English or Spanish-speaking guide leads the way, with hotel transfers, an open-buffet lunch, and air-conditioned transport included. Guides such as Mert, Merve, Muharrem, and Ozzie have earned especially strong praise for their storytelling.

“The guide Merve is an excellent guide. The trip was long but she took care of everything. The lunch was ok but not very good . The place was too crowded. Overall experience was very good .”

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6.Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 109 reviews · 11 hours · from $125

Travel from Izmir with a live English- or Spanish-speaking guide to the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, St. John’s Church, Isa Bey Mosque, and Sirince. Expect a full day with marble ruins, a Turkish lunch, wine tasting, and possible shopping stops for carpets, leather, olive oil, and sweets.

“It was absolutely amazing! It was one of the best days of my life. I had so much fun. Our guide was THE BEST! Don't even think twice, just go!”

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7.Ephesus Full-Day Tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 80 reviews · 8 hours · from $112

Spend a full day exploring Ephesus with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting the House of Virgin Mary, Library of Celsus, Temple of Artemis, and Sirince village. Groups are limited to 14 people. Lunch, entry fees, hotel pickup, and transport are included, while Terrace Houses, drinks, and personal purchases cost extra.

“Nazim, the tour guide has best historical knowledge and sense of humor i ever met. Id extremely recommend him for ehpesus tour. You will never regret”

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8.Budget-Friendly Ephesus Tour from Izmir

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 9 hours · from $41Best value

Travel from Alsancak to Ephesus in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Alperen or Erman. Walk the Library of Celsus and Great Theatre, then visit the House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“From Sofia and Simon: We were very happy with today’s tour to Ephesus and truly enjoyed the whole experience. Our guide Erman was excellent — very knowledgeable and easy to listen to. He shared a lot of interesting information about the ancient city of Ephesus, as well as about the history of Turkey and the land that was once called Anatolia. The tour itself was very well organized. Besides visiting the ancient city of Ephesus, we also went to a beautiful Turkish ceramics shop. The quality of the ceramics is excellent, and there is a huge variety to choose from. If someone is thinking about buying Turkish ceramics, we would…”

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9.Mary’s House Tour with Tickets + Lunch For Cruisers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · from $77

From Kusadasi Port, visit Mary’s House, ancient Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis with an English-speaking guide. A small group of up to 12 rides in an air-conditioned minibus, with entrance tickets, lunch, and port return included. Guides such as Bulca and Barb bring plenty of historical detail, while Fatima has driven some departures.

“The tour was excellent,perfect organized.Are guider was wonderful,I think her name is Bulca,and driver lady Fatima.Same day we saw house of Virgin Mary,city Ephesus and place where made unbelievable carpets.Everything was incredible.I learn a lot and enjoy in the trip and lunch.10 stars for this tour👍”

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10.Ephesus, Artemis Temple Tour with Tickets/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 36 reviews · 6 hours · from $95

Travel from Izmir Port or selected hotels to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis on a six-hour guided trip. Walk the Marble Road, see the Library of Celsus and Great Theatre, then visit the site of one of the Seven Wonders. Guides such as Ozz, Funda, and Melisa have earned praise for clear explanations and careful timing.

“I prefer there is a trip already including the entrance fees which helps me to prepare the allowances for the trip. The guide Ozz was wonderful who explained the history clearly. The driver was very attentive too. I enjoyed the trip so much”

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11.Ephesus and Sirince Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 12 hours · from $46

Spend 12 hours exploring the House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus, Selçuk, and Şirince from İzmir. Guides including Elif, Eren, and Burcu lead the day in English or Turkish, with time for the Celsus Library, Terrace Houses, Ephesus Museum, St. John Basilica, and village streets.

“De gids was erg goed, gaf veel informatie en organiseerde heel goed.”

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